Apple products have a reputation for lasting longer than others. No matter what, eventually, you will have to upgrade to a newer machine. But what if your iMac is still working? We will explain how to repurpose your old iMac as an external monitor. All you need is an old iMac that supports Target Display […]

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One relatively common error that Mac users encounter is Error 102. When error 102 happens to your Mac, it could affect its overall performance, cause unexpected crashes, and prompt several annoying error messages. Here, we will try to explain what’s causing Mac error 102 before providing some useful tips on how to resolve the issue. […]

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Apple Adds Recent Desktops to Self Service Repair Program Battery replacement must be ‘easily’ achieved by consumers, in proposed European law Tags: Apple TV+, battery, Emancipation, iMac, iPhone, Mac mini, Physical, Repair Program, Right to repair

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Reports indicate that Best Buy is now expanding its Upgrade+ program, meaning users will now be able to get even more Apple products, including certain iMac and Mac Studio Devices. While this new program may be nice for those looking to stretch-out payments on a new Apple device, there may be more bang for a […]

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It’s pretty much common knowledge that Apple is already developing the M2 chip for its desktop and laptop computers. We expect to see the M2 chip arrive soon in a MacBook Air, an entry level MacBook Pro, and a new Mac mini. Recently, sources indicate that an M3 iMac is also in the works. Apple’s […]

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Twelve South has redesigned its BackPack iMac shelf for the M1 device. It comes in different colors to match your device so you can display accessories. It’s available to purchase for US$44.99. BackPack iMac Stand The BackPack iMac shelf attaches to the back your device stand. Use it to declutter your desk by hiding portable […]

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The first major Apple event is rumored to take place March 8, and it’s looking like new Macs could be on the agenda. The Cupertino-based company recently registered three new Mac model numbers with a Eurasian regulatory database. The Rumored New Mac Models Apple must register any devices relying on encryption technology with the Eurasian […]

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As happens each year, Apple launched a number of new or refreshed products in 2021. At the same time, a few offerings were discontinued. Let’s take a look at Apple hardware in 2021, the new and the retired. New and Refreshed Apple Products During 2021, the Cupertino-based company continued its transition away from Intel CPUs […]

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Intel-powered Macs are disappearing from Apple’s product lineup. Cupertino is, slowly but surely, making good on its promise to switch to its own Apple Silicon chips. The latest casualty is the budget-friendly 21.5-inch iMac, which Apple quietly discontinued recently. No More Entry-Level iMac The cost-friendly iMac was already hard to find. Apple’s introduction of its […]

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Apple released macOS Monterey last week, and many of us have already upgraded. If you haven’t, though, you may want to hold off if your Mac is of an older, non-M1 vintage. There are a growing number of cases where macOS Monterey reportedly bricks older Macs. Users Turn to Social Media and Online Forums for […]

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